Ok, I am definitely going to add this to the list of things I do at a thrift store! This is a great way to start up my collection again!! Thank you for these tips and for sharing these ADORABLE books! The art is just so yummy!!!!
Yay! That makes me happy to hear, Mika! Also I love learning (from your note) that you refer to them as โop shops.โ ๐คฉ Let me know what you find next time you go! Hereโs to hoping a Japanese picture book shows up just for you. ๐
I'm a children's book author, so naturally I love children's books! Maybe half of my collection is thrifted. I love to buy new books when I can, but it's so fun to find a gem at a thrift store. My latest thrift store find is Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger: A Little Golden Book, published in 1973 that I got for 99 cents at Goodwill. I needed to glue the cover and end pages back down, but otherwise it's in great shape!
I enjoyed reading about your featured books. I'm going to see if I can find them in person.
Hi Rebecca! It's so fun meeting you. I love that you're a children's book author... that's one of my dreams! My mom is an illustrator, so the hope is to collaborate together one day. ๐คฉ
Oh, and a 1973 Winnie-the-Pooh book sounds delectable. ๐ฏ
Oh I hope you do collaborate with your mom. I have collaborated with my daughters before on โsmallโ projects, and hope to do bigger ones in the future.
I love this -- I don't know any of these! And thrifting books is 100% better than buying them used... you can't put a price on the delight of the hunt.
I love especially vintage children's picture books. Probably because I'm a vintage child. ๐ The dragon one almost looks familiar, but I haven't seen the other two before.
Thank you! Happily, I have many titles still from my own childhood. There are a few others, though, the titles of which I can't recall, but if I found them I would jump!
Actually, I mentioned one (the title of which I do remember) in a sermon a couple of weeks ago, and a distance listener (also a friend and participant at the-pilgrimage.org) sent me her childhood copy. ๐ฅฐ It was *I See 4!* about the fiery furnace.
Vinted is brilliant here in Europe but not sure it's so good in the States. When I find a title or author I've been looking for I like to check the other books the seller has and often buy a bundle, super cheap, pre-loved and usually great books. In France Momox is great for second hand books too, in the UK Music Magpie is similar. Hope you can find a good alternative where you are.
Yes, there are lots of Japanese books, especially on Vinted, some are Japanese versions of popular American or British books, others are Japanese originals. Super cheap (โฌ1-โฌ2 per book). I have a few favourite books with notifications set! Good luck in your searching.
Thanks so much, Charlotte! Appreciate you taking the time to read. ๐๐ผ Have you read any of Paul Rand's non-children's books? I really wanted to read some of them, but they must be out of print now so they are VERY expensive!
Oh, this is such a beautiful collection! I recently thrifted a book called, The Tree in Me, for $2.50 and itโs such a gem. Iโm excited to add more to my collection. โบ๏ธ
Ok, I am definitely going to add this to the list of things I do at a thrift store! This is a great way to start up my collection again!! Thank you for these tips and for sharing these ADORABLE books! The art is just so yummy!!!!
Yay! That makes me happy to hear, Mika! Also I love learning (from your note) that you refer to them as โop shops.โ ๐คฉ Let me know what you find next time you go! Hereโs to hoping a Japanese picture book shows up just for you. ๐
Fingers crossed! Iโm looking forward to the hunt!
What a great peek into your collection! I adore "Listen! Listen!"
Aw, thank you, Taylor! Have you read any other books by the Rands? I want to check out "I know a lot of things" by them. The title alone is precious!
I'm a children's book author, so naturally I love children's books! Maybe half of my collection is thrifted. I love to buy new books when I can, but it's so fun to find a gem at a thrift store. My latest thrift store find is Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger: A Little Golden Book, published in 1973 that I got for 99 cents at Goodwill. I needed to glue the cover and end pages back down, but otherwise it's in great shape!
I enjoyed reading about your featured books. I'm going to see if I can find them in person.
Hi Rebecca! It's so fun meeting you. I love that you're a children's book author... that's one of my dreams! My mom is an illustrator, so the hope is to collaborate together one day. ๐คฉ
Oh, and a 1973 Winnie-the-Pooh book sounds delectable. ๐ฏ
Oh I hope you do collaborate with your mom. I have collaborated with my daughters before on โsmallโ projects, and hope to do bigger ones in the future.
I love this -- I don't know any of these! And thrifting books is 100% better than buying them used... you can't put a price on the delight of the hunt.
Thanks for reading, Sarah! Absolutely... or even better, the delight of finding them for FREE at Little Free Libraries! โค๏ธ
Totally. I often put new, really great titles into Little Free Libraries and I think it's karmic, because I have found some amazing gems that way.
I love especially vintage children's picture books. Probably because I'm a vintage child. ๐ The dragon one almost looks familiar, but I haven't seen the other two before.
I hope you find some lovely new-to-you titles soon! ๐
Thank you! Happily, I have many titles still from my own childhood. There are a few others, though, the titles of which I can't recall, but if I found them I would jump!
Actually, I mentioned one (the title of which I do remember) in a sermon a couple of weeks ago, and a distance listener (also a friend and participant at the-pilgrimage.org) sent me her childhood copy. ๐ฅฐ It was *I See 4!* about the fiery furnace.
What a thoughtful listener! This makes me want to send people books in the mail just because. Who doesnโt love surprise snail mail? ๐ฅณ ๐ฌ
She is SO VERY THOUGHTFUL. And yes, Iโd like to โtake a page out of her bookโ as it were, too.
LOVE thrifting (and online browsing secondhand platforms here) and these three you've featured look really lovely - have added them to my list! Thanks
Ohhh, what an excellent idea! I didnโt even think about shopping secondhand online for books. Which sites do you suggest?? ๐
Vinted is brilliant here in Europe but not sure it's so good in the States. When I find a title or author I've been looking for I like to check the other books the seller has and often buy a bundle, super cheap, pre-loved and usually great books. In France Momox is great for second hand books too, in the UK Music Magpie is similar. Hope you can find a good alternative where you are.
Thank you so much for the well wishes and the inspiration! Have you had any luck finding Japanese picture books this way?!
Yes, there are lots of Japanese books, especially on Vinted, some are Japanese versions of popular American or British books, others are Japanese originals. Super cheap (โฌ1-โฌ2 per book). I have a few favourite books with notifications set! Good luck in your searching.
I love Paul Rand! What a brilliant post! Loved it.
Thanks so much, Charlotte! Appreciate you taking the time to read. ๐๐ผ Have you read any of Paul Rand's non-children's books? I really wanted to read some of them, but they must be out of print now so they are VERY expensive!
I havenโt ever seen any. Will have to look out for them. Iโve got the Paul Rand: A Designerโs Art book about his career which is brilliant.
Marvelous! I found a secondhand copy of that online. Thanks for the rec!
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Oh, such gorgeous books, Erika - I'm so glad you've shared them with us! ๐
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Oh, this is such a beautiful collection! I recently thrifted a book called, The Tree in Me, for $2.50 and itโs such a gem. Iโm excited to add more to my collection. โบ๏ธ